Overview of Microgrid Results

Microgrid Name Generation Bus Minimum 1 hr Load (kW) Average 1 hr Load (kW) Average Daytime 1 hr Load (kW) Maximum 1 hr Load (kW) Maximum 1 hr Critical Load (kW) Existing Fossil Generation (kW) New Fossil Generation (kW) Existing Solar (kW) New Solar (kW) Existing Battery Power (kW) Existing Battery Energy Storage (kWh) New Battery Power (kW) New Battery Energy Storage (kWh) Existing Wind (kW) New Wind (kW) Total Generation on Microgrid (kW) Renewable Generation (% of Annual kWh) Emissions (Yr 1 Tons CO2) Emissions Reduction (Yr 1 % CO2) Average Outage Survived (h) O+M Costs (Yr 1 $ before tax) CapEx ($) CapEx after Tax Incentives ($) Net Present Value ($)
mg0 634 60 178 247 306 170 0 90 440 192 79 307 0 0 0 0 801 51 541 19 nan 16,817 606,201 421,640 57,590
mg1 675 243 453 574 861 550 0 403 800 587 0 0 49 65 0 0 1,839 45 1,663 16 nan 60,905 1,740,126 1,302,287 3,899
mg2 684 365 645 780 1,033 420 81 256 0 1,717 0 0 65 90 0 0 2,119 39 2,427 36 nan 52,324 3,347,273 2,091,672 703,964
mg3 646 25 139 215 385 100 0 183 0 581 40 10 40 43 0 0 804 61 361 56 nan 21,173 1,414,133 983,280 128,112
Summary None 757 1,414 1,816 2,541 1,240 81 932 1,240 3,077 119 317 154 198 0 0 5,563 45 4,992 31 nan 151,219 7,107,733 4,798,879 893,565

Report Generated

2023-07-08 13:06:18.952205

Model Inputs

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User Warnings

Supporting critical loads across microgrids assumes an AMI metering system. If not currently installed, add budget for the creation of an AMI system.
Supporting critical loads across microgrids assumes the ability to remotely disconnect 3-phase loads.
Pre-existing battery battery_684_existing will not be utilized to support loads in microgrid mg2.

Distribution Upgrades needed to create Microgrids

Microgrid Location Recommended Upgrade Cost Estimate ($)
mg0 mg0 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg0 mg0 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg0 632633 SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg0 634a_data_center AMI disconnect meter 500
mg0 634b_radar AMI disconnect meter 500
mg0 634c_atc_tower AMI disconnect meter 500
mg1 mg1 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg1 mg1 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg1 671692 SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg1 675a_hospital 3-phase relay 20,000
mg1 675b_residential1 3-phase relay 20,000
mg1 675c_residential1 3-phase relay 20,000
mg1 692_warehouse2 3-phase relay 20,000
mg2 mg2 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg2 mg2 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg2 671684 SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg2 684_command_center AMI disconnect meter 500
mg2 652_residential AMI disconnect meter 500
mg2 611_runway AMI disconnect meter 500
mg3 mg3 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg3 mg3 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg3 632645 SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg3 645_hangar AMI disconnect meter 500
mg3 646_office AMI disconnect meter 500